The flooding is also impacting the nation’s blood supply. Hoxworth Blood Center is urging eligible donors, especially those with type O positive blood, to make and keep donation appointments as soon as possible.

Local officials are holding two "Zero to Hero" courses for Cincinnatians who want to travel with them to help with disaster relief. Those will be next Wednesday and Thursday at the Red Cross offices on Dana Avenue. They are free to attend, but you do have to register by calling 513-579-3000.

Matthew 25: Ministries is also sending a team this week. On Sunday, they said they're prepped and loaded, and the Disaster Response Team is on standby.

New and gently used clothing; new underwear and socks in original packaging

You can also donate money. You can donate online or mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

Fairfield West Baptist Church is partnering with Matthew 25 Ministries as a designated drop off site to collect Hurricane Relief items for Houston and the surrounding area. The items listed above may be dropped off at 5345 Muskopf Road, Fairfield, OH over the Labor Day Weekend at the following times:

Friday, September 1 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, September 2 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, September 3 - Noon to 6 p.m.

Monday, September 4 - 9 a.m. 2 p.m.

As much as 40-50 inches are still expected to fall in some areas of Texas in the coming days.